FREE ON KINDLE!

I'm excited to announce book 1, Before the Scarlet Dawn, in the Daughters of the Potomac Series, is FREE on Kindle. 

I'm not sure for how long, so if you want a free copy, hurry.

http://www.amazon.com/Before-Scarlet-Dawn-Daughters-ebook/dp/B0071OOAVI/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1316017147&sr=1-4

If you don't own a Kindle you can download the free version for your PC and laptop.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=kcp_pc_mkt_lnd?docId=1000426311

Christian Book Club: Poll

Christian Book Club: Poll:

Book for the Month of October: Cast Your Vote! For next month's book, we have two historical romance titles for you, both releasing in October.

Stop by the link and vote for 'Beside Two Rivers'.

Beside Two Rivers, Book 2 in the Daughters of the Potomac Series Launch, Part 1

Dear Readers,

Within the last eight months, I have received numerous emails and messages from readers telling me they were frustrated they had to wait so long for the sequel to 'Before the Scarlet Dawn' --- 'Beside Two Rivers'. You'll only have to wait a few more weeks before it is officially released on October 1.

Beside Two Rivers continues the story from book one, taking readers on Darcy's journey as she searches for answers regarding her parents. It is also a continuation of Eliza and Hayward's story. 

What you will find in this series are characters that struggle and make some terrible mistakes that lead to terrible consequences. Yet there is always hope, and sometimes it comes in unexpected ways.

Perhaps this describes your own life, or the life of someone you love. So if you are looking for novels with a lot of romantic fluff, this series may not be for you. But if you like stories that are character driven, you will like these books.

I hope you will read Before the Scarlet Dawn, before Beside Two Rivers. The first in the Daughters of the Potomac series, follows Eliza Bloome as she longs for acceptance and leaves behind all she has in order to follow her heart and the man she loves into the Maryland wilderness. What follows is a struggle for survival and a journey of faith.

From USA Today: Rita Gerlach has created an achingly vivid frame on which to stretch the canvas of her new series. Tracing the painful path a life takes when innocence and love are taken for granted, Before the Scarlet Dawn is an artfully hewn tale of romance tempered by fear — and the hope of love, devastated by war.

From Fresh Fiction Book Reviews: Gerlach's novel is an immensely emotional read with surprising twists I never anticipated. Although the ending was far from what I expected, Rita Gerlach has penned a stunning, tear-jerker novel which will touch the hearts of anyone fortunate enough to pick up this delightful book.

My books are available in ebook and paperback.
Amazon.com
BarnesandNoble.com
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WHAT IS MY GENRE?

People have asked me what kind of books I write.

What they are not:

• My books are not in the category of formula romances. 
• They are not fluff, erotic, preachy, nor are they syrupy sweet stories focused solely on a courtship.

What they are:

• Romantic Historical Dramas. You will find romance, stories about relationships, forgiveness, redemption, loyalty, and the power of love. 
• Stories where the characters have good points, but are also flawed. They make mistakes and fall hard, and at some point struggle through the adversity, dust themselves off and move on. 
• Stories that reflect the historical period. Life was different in so many ways that we in the 21st century cannot comprehend. Women had few rights. Children less.There were the haves and the have-nots. 

 Who are the characters in my books:

They are people that fit their times. Faith and family are important to them and the foundation of their lives. You will not find feminist heroines. Instead you will find virtuous women who are independent without being overbearing or mannish. You will find strong heroes who are willing to lay down their lives for others, who are not caught up in careers and money.

What my stories will give you:

§ A chance to escape into a world long ago, with all the trappings of historical detail.

§ An enjoyable read with elements of romantic love, that leads to and extends into marriage.

§ Taken back in time to see how people leaned heavily upon their faith to get them through tough times.

While my novels focus on relationships both marital and within a family, they are in every sense of the word  historical novels with the historical ambiance of the period in which they are written, with twists and turns that take readers back to a time of raw courage and ideal love. 

What elements to you long to find in a novel? If you are a writer, what elements do you strive to include in your storyline?

FREE ~ The Rebel's Pledge ebook

Good morning,

It's the promotional kickoff for the October release of book 2 in the Daughters of the Potomac Series, Beside Two Rivers, from Abingdon Press!

To celebrate, I am offering my inspirational historical romance, 'The Rebel's Pledge', for free for Kindle through Monday. It's a swashbuckling romantic adventure that is set in both Colonial Maryland and Restoration period England.

I hope you will download a free copy. It's available for all Kindle apps. And if you don't own a Kindle, you can get Kindle for your PC for free.

The Rebel's Pledge ~  Kindle ebook cost ---  $0!

http://www.amazon.com/The-Rebels-Pledge-ebook/dp/B008CG1VCU/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340056208&sr=1-11

Blessings,
Rita Gerlach

 http://www.amazon.com/The-Rebels-Pledge-ebook/dp/B008CG1VCU/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340056208&sr=1-11

Into the second day of the free ebook offer, The Rebel's Pledge made it to the #1 bestselling Christian romance on Amazon.

 

 

Amazon's Lending Library

Some news! 

I've just enrolled my inspirational historical romance, 'The Rebel's Pledge', into Kindle select, which makes it available to Amazon Prime Members through the Lending Library. AP members will be able to borrow it for Kindle and Kindle fire.

So if you are a Amazon Prime Member and own a Kindle, go to the link for The Rebel's Pledge in ebook and download it for free from the Lending Library. Amazon allows you one book a month from the Lending Library

Here's the link that explains the Kindle Lending Library.   http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000739811